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Eyes Of The World

· by Grateful Dead

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Right out side this

la zy sum mer (Emaj7)home,

you ain’t got time to call your

soul a crit ic, (Emaj7)no.

Right out side the (C#m)la zy gate

of win ter’s sum mer (A)home,

won d’ring where the (B)nut hatch win ter’s

wings a mile (A)long

just (E)car ried

the (A)bird

a (E)way.

(G)Wake up to find that (C)you are the eyes of the (G)world.

But the (G)heart has its beach es, its (C)home land and thoughts of its (G)own.

(D)Wake now, dis cov er that (C)you are the song that the (G)morn ing brings.

But the (G)heart has its sea sons, its (C)eve nings and songs of its (D)own.

There (Emaj7)comes a re deem er and (A)he slow ly too fades a (Emaj7)way,

and there (Emaj7)fol lows his wag on be (A)hind him that’s load ed with (Emaj7)clay.

And the seeds that were si lent all (C#m)burst in to bloom and de (B)cay, times we walk a (A)lone,

and (E)night comes so qui et, it’s (A)close on the heels of the (E)day.

(G)Wake up to find that (C)you are the eyes of the (G)world.

But the (G)heart has its beach es, its (C)home land and thoughts of its (G)own.

(D)Wake now, dis cov er that (C)you are the song that the (G)morn ing brings.

But the (G)heart has its sea sons, its (C)eve nings and songs of its (D)own.

There (Emaj7)Some times we live no par (A)tic u lar way but our (Emaj7)own,

and there (Emaj7)some times we vis it your (A)coun try and live in your (Emaj7)home.

And the Some times we ride on your (C#m)hors es, to bloom and de (B)some times we walk a (A)lone,

and (E)some times the songs that we (A)hear are just songs of our (E)own.

Eyes Of The World by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Eyes Of The World” by Grateful Dead in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Eyes Of The World" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Eyes Of The World"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Eyes Of The World" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B, Bm, C, C#m, D, E, Emaj7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Grateful Dead songs work for kids?: Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.